Breaking the Law
Judas Priest Lyrics
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All inside it's so frustrating as I drift from town to town
Feel as though nobody cares if I live or die
So I might as well begin to put some action in my life
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
So much for the golden future, I can't even start
I've had every promise broken, there's anger in my heart
You don't know what it's like, you don't have a clue
If you did you'd find yourselves doing the same thing too
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
You don't know what it's like
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Judas Priest’s song “Breaking the Law” was released in 1980 and is a classic metal tune that resonates with many listeners. The lyrics depict a feeling of frustration and desperation in the face of a seemingly hopeless situation. The singer of the song is out of work and feels like no one cares about him. He’s been let down by broken promises and is now filled with anger. In this state of mind, he decides that breaking the law is the only way to put some action in his life.
The chorus of the song is a repetition of the phrase “Breaking the law,” creating a sense of urgency and defiance. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of the consequences of his actions but chooses to break the law anyway. The line “So much for the golden future, I can’t even start” suggests that he feels like he has nothing to look forward to, making breaking the law a viable option.
Line by Line Meaning
There I was completely wasting, out of work and down
I was feeling hopeless and useless as I wandered aimlessly without a job
All inside it's so frustrating as I drift from town to town
My inner turmoil was mounting as I moved from place to place without any direction
Feel as though nobody cares if I live or die
I'm overwhelmed by the feeling of being completely alone and unnoticed by anyone
So I might as well begin to put some action in my life
I decided to take matters into my own hands and create some excitement in my dull existence
Breaking the law, breaking the law
I've decided to engage in illegal activity
So much for the golden future, I can't even start
The bright prospects that once existed now seem utterly unattainable
I've had every promise broken, there's anger in my heart
People have let me down so many times that I've started to feel bitter and resentful
You don't know what it's like, you don't have a clue
You can't possibly understand what I'm going through
If you did you'd find yourselves doing the same thing too
If you were in my shoes, you would also act in the same way
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Glenn Raymond Tipton, Kenneth Downing, Robert Halford
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@bradgearly
Lyrics:
First verse:
There I was completely wasting, out of work and down
All inside it's so frustrating as I drift from town to town
Feel as though nobody cares if I live or die
So I might as well begin to put some action in my life
Chorus:
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Breaking the law, breaking the law
Second verse:
So much for the golden future, I can't even start
I've had every promise broken, there's anger in my heart
You don't know what it's like, you don't have a clue
If you did you'd find yourselves doing the same thing, too
Chorus
You don't know what it's like
Chorus 2x
@Big-Chungus1
The camera man is so brave. He filmed the whole robbery and didn't get killed.
@sammyallen6331
Yep, that was amazing about the video lmao.
@elang7961
https://youtu.be/4-kg9y5mq1M
@ilikechocolatemilksr-7175
Lol
@Big-Chungus1
Waiting for someone too woosh them
@dinorocker8647
This is Priest, they don't kill people, they just blow everyone's minds.
@wolverine2244
Imagine the irony of downloading this song illegally and getting arrested for it.
@ethananderson2327
Worth it
@willgregg1076
I downloaded this album in rock band for free (which it was paid dlc) so I guess it is breaking the law.
@8d932
Im sure its probably happened,hopefully it has.